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Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:04:28 -0600Joomla! - Open Source Content Managementen-gbEnter Music Publishing’s DRUM! Night Rolls To Percussive Successhttp://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/enter-music-publishings-drum-night-rolls-to-percussive-success.html
http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/enter-music-publishings-drum-night-rolls-to-percussive-success.htmlSan Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines worldwide and online, proved for a second straight year that the company can produce highly successful benefits. DRUM! Night, a benefit in which all of the proceeds were donated to Lincoln High’s music program, was a tremendous success. Held in conjunction with the San Jose Jazz Festival, DRUM! Night sold out and was highlighted by a diverse drum lineup of respected drummers and percussionists. But this was no ordinary festival concert. Rather, DRUM! Night resulted in a six hour-drummer’s event of concert, clinics, lessons, and sideshows.

Pre-Event Players

Held at San Jose’s Repertory Theater, DRUM! Night had a very special, syncopated opening before it started. At 4:15, local members of Street Drum Corps conducted a jam session with Franco Imperial of San Jose Taiko, one of the nation’s oldest and most well-respected Taiko bands.

“This session was a great opener to the event,” said Phil Hood, publisher and co-founder of Enter Music Publishing. “DRUM! Night was based on the idea of having Bay Area drummers and percussionists perform for the advancement of music education locally.”

Call And Response: Performers Get Down With Guests

Another great aspect of the pre-show activities was the interaction of the performers and those in attendance. Pre-show guests were entertained with booths for autograph signings by major stars such as Jimmy DeGrasso (the current drummer for Alice Cooper who was a major force with Megadeth, Y&T, Ozzy Osbourne and other bands); Brian "Brain" Mantia formerly of Primus and Guns 'N' Roses, and Dino Campanella of local San Jose favorites Dredg. Other booths featured electronic drum lessons, tuneups on sticks and grips, and more. Also spotted in the crowd were local notables such as drum teacher Ron E. Beck (formerly with Tower of Power) and Francine Bellson, widow of the late bandleader Louie Bellson.

On To The Show: From Perazo Slaps To Thomas Lang Electronic Licks

The show began with an amazing display by timbalist Karl Perazzo and conguero Raul Rekow of Santana. They were originally scheduled to perform with legend Amando Peraza,who was ill and could not attend. Perazzo switched to bongos for a solo set that dazzled the audience with his groove and the range of sounds he could pull form the instrument. One drummer backstage was heard to mutter "That shouldn't even be possible."Next up was Thomas Lang, performing exclusively on an electronic kit. Just recovering from hand surgery, Lang put on a dazzling performance, using the full range of sounds at his disposal to play harmony, rhythm and melody. His finale, well, was phenomenal, when he gave the audience a stick flipping lesson that left them in stitches.

Overall, DRUM! Night resulted in a number of inspired performances, including the musical presentation of the Santana rhythm section.

Bordin’s Beat Recognized

Next, Andy Doerschuk, editorial director and co-founder of Enter Music Publishing, presented the first-ever Bay Area Drummers Achievement Awards (pronounced BADAAS with tongue-in-cheek) to Mike Bordin. Bordin is most known for his drumming with Faith No More, an East Bay band that sold more than 25 million records in the 1990s. His style, rooted in big tribal drum beats, and furious fills, influenced a generation of drummers. The award, featuring an impressionistic drum and sticks design in glass, will be given annually.

Bordin, who attended DRUM! Night, said upon receiving the award, "You don't get a lot of awards for being a drummer.” This (The award) means so much to me.” He then emphasized to the students in the crowd, “to never give up their dreams and never stop practicing.".

Bozzio Brings The Beat As Well…

The concert closed with a performance on a massive drum kit by Terry Bozzio. Bozzio came to fame with Frank Zappa in the 1970s, and then went on form the pop group Missing Persons and perform with Jeff Beck, the Brecker Brothers and many others. He is noted for his musical approach to drum set that requires dozens of drums, cymbals and gongs. As noted above, Enter Music Publishing conducted DRUM Night to raise money for music education via ticket sales and a raffle of drumming products. This year all of the proceeds from sales were donated to Lincoln High School’s music programs. Lincoln is a magnet school in San Jose with a great reputation for band, orchestra and vocal programs.

“Enter Music Publishing has made a commitment to conduct benefits like DRUM! Night to further music education in local schools,” Hood said. “Let’s face it. In our current economic situation, school music programs really need help from the community.”

Enter Music Publishing would like to thank the performers, and those who attended DRUM Night for making the event such a success and for aiding the company as it continues to support music education.About Enter Music PublishingFounded in San Jose, CA in 1992, Enter Music Publishing, Inc. is a leading publisher of hip, drum/percussion magazines, with distribution in 20 countries. DRUM! is the flagship publication of Enter Music Publishing, Inc. and continues to set the industry standard for editorial quality and innovation. Enter Music Publishing, Inc. also publishes great content on its website, drummagazine.com. Over the company’s history, Enter Music Publishing has pressed other well-respected publications, such as How To Play Drums, and TRAPS magazine. The company’s mission is to be the best source of drumming news and info on this planet and others as they become populated. The company’s founders, Phil Hood and Andy Doerschuk, are well-respected drum industry veterans with more than 50 years of experience in the field.

]]>morrice.blackwell@gmail.com (Josh Moscov)Press ReleasesThu, 18 Aug 2011 10:39:11 -0500Mike Portnoy's Dream Plays Out; Drummer Of The Year; Stanton Moorehttp://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/a-variety-of-interesting-jazz-players-won-as-well.html
http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/a-variety-of-interesting-jazz-players-won-as-well.htmlSan Jose, Calif., — Mike Portnoy, considered one of the most powerful players in the world, has garnered his first “Drummer” Of The Year” award in Enter Music Publishing’s 16th Annual Drummies reader’s poll awards. Definitely a dream come true for Portnoy, he also took “Best Metal Drummer” and came in second place in the “Progressive Drummer” category. Addditionally, Stanton Moore won "Best Funk Drummer" for a second straight time.

Portnoy’s Prominence, or Rather, A Landslide

Portnoy succeeded in beating out some other highly regarded drummers in the “Drummer Of The Year” category. Benny Greb took second, Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner was third, Gavin Harrison of the prog-rock band Porcupine Tree came in at fourth, and Slipknot’s Joey Jordison took fifth place.

"It's amazing," said Phil Hood, co-founder and publisher of Enter Music Publishing, “that in a year in which Portnoy left his band, Dream Theater, he was selected by so many drummers. He became more well-known for leaving his group than he would have if he had stayed.”Harrison A Hit In Prog

Gavin Harrison, another highly regarded drummer also known for his association with King Crimson and other groups won “Progressive Drummer Of The Year” for the first time. Similar to Portnoy’s victories in the “Drummer Of The Year” and “Best Metal Drummer” categories, Harrison shared the category with some formidable competition with Portnoy again taking second place, Danny Carey coming in third, Portnoy’s Dream Theater replacement Mike Mangini in fourth, and Blake Richardson in fifth place.

Stanton Moore Steps Up As Best Funk Drummer For A Second Straight Year

Let’s face it. Stanton Moore is one of New Orleans’ most in-demand drummers, which is no easy feat on Bourbon Street. So, it should come as no surprise to anybody in the industry that he has taken “Best Funk Drummer” again. And as in the other drum categories, Moore faced stiff competition from veteran funksters and up-and-comers, strutting past David Garibaldi, Dennis McKenzie, Dennis Chambers, and Chris Coleman.

“Stanton gets down and is considered a Cresent City great,” Hood said. “He definitely is a master of second-line drumming in its traditional sense and in contemporary settings.”

Travis Barker Tops Mainstream Pop

Barker is certainly no stranger to the Drummies. He has won numerous “Best Drummer” awards and in February 2011 was inducted into DRUM!’s hall of fame for his five wins in the “Best Punk Drummer” category. So far in 2011, his career is right on track. That’s why his victory as “Best Mainstream Pop” drummer is no surprise. Barker beat out Dominic Hayward, Daniel Adair, Rian Dawson, and Taylor Hawkins.

There were plenty of other fascinating additions to the 16th Annual Drummies List."This year many new faces got votes and finished as winners or runners-up," said Dave Constantin, managing editor of Enter Music Publishing. “Artists like newcomer Arin Ilejay of Avenged Sevenfold, who won ‘Rising Star Of The Year,’ led a field of young drummers who entered the running for the first time.”

A Field Of First-Time Winners

Kris Myers of Umphrey’s McGee won for the first time in the “Jam Band” category, beating out stalwarts such as Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers and John Fishman of Phish. Additionally, Dominic Howard, drummer of the huge chart-topping band Muse, was a first-time winner in the “Alternative Rock” category, and Tony Royster Jr. won in the “Urban/Hip-Hop” category. Also in the urban category was Aaron Draper, who has played with Common, Jill Scott, LL Cool J, and others, and walked off with a convincing victory in the “Live Performer Of The Year” category.

Rich Redmond of country hit maker Jason Aldean was a surprise winner in country. Benny Greb, well-known for his outstanding video from Hudson Music, was “Clinician Of The Year,” and the perpetually in-demand Josh Freese was an overwhelming choice for “Studio Drummer Of The Year.”

Hand Percussion Slaps As WellA wide range of styles were represented in the hand percussion categories with Karl Perazzo of Santana taking “Percussionist Of The Year.” Umphrey’s McGee percussionist Andy Farag won the “Rising Star” award, and Jesús Diaz captured two awards for “Worldbeat” and “Percussion Clinician Of The Year.”

Enter Music Publishing experienced record-breaking voting returns in the 16th Annual Drummies. According to Surveymonkey, approximately 8,500 drummers cast 100,000 votes in the 42 categories that comprise the Drummies, as compared to the 6,500 who participated last year.

As previously reported, Enter Music Publishing attempted to alert drummers from a wide variety of backgrounds to participate this year through marketing and PR. The news was spread via email blasts, forum postings, and syndication through top music news sites. This pro-activity resulted in the record voting this year.

Enter Music Publishing would like to congratulate all the winners in the 16th Annual Drummies and thank all the drummers, other musicians, and fans who participated.

For a complete listing of all the winners, visit www.drummagazine.com/drummies. Those who are interested can find out there who won everything from “Best Drumming Web Site” to “Best Cymbal.”

About Enter Music PublishingFounded in San Jose, California in 1992, Enter Music Publishing, Inc., is a leading publisher of drum/percussion magazines, with distribution in 40 countries. DRUM! is the flagship publication of Enter Music Publishing, Inc., and continues to set the industry standard for editorial quality and innovation. Enter Music Publishing, Inc., also publishes great content on its Web site, drummagazine.com. Over the company’s history, Enter Music Publishing has pressed other well-respected publications, such as How To Play Drums, and TRAPS magazines. The company’s mission is to be the best source of drumming news and info on this planet (and others as they become populated.) The company’s founders, Phil Hood and Andy Doerschuk, are well-respected drum industry veterans with more than 50 years of experience in the field.

]]>morrice.blackwell@gmail.com (Josh Moscov)Press ReleasesSun, 10 Jul 2011 16:21:21 -0500Enter Music Publishing Plays In The Community Again With Its 2nd Annual DRUM! Nighthttp://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/news-story/enter-music-publishing-plays-in-the-community-again-with-its-2nd-annual-drum-night-a-benefit-for-the-lincoln-high-school-music-programs.html
http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/news-story/enter-music-publishing-plays-in-the-community-again-with-its-2nd-annual-drum-night-a-benefit-for-the-lincoln-high-school-music-programs.htmlSan Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip drumming magazines online and offline, isn't just obsessed with selling magazines. The company has a strong commitment to the community and drummers in need.

Last year, Enter Music Publishing, in conjunction with the San Jose Jazz Festival, sponsored Rhythm Night, a benefit for the family of deceased Little Feat drummer, Richie Hayward. The night was a tremendous success with more than 500 drummers and fans attending.

This year, Enter Music Publishing is sponsoring its second annual benefit, DRUM! Night, which promises to be an exciting drumming festival with a diverse lineup of drummers and percussionists. On Friday, August 12, drummers will descend on the San Jose Repertory Theatre in the heart of Silicon Valley to witness an evening of amazing drum clinics and performances by Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons, Jeff Beck), Thomas Lang (Spice Girls, Tina Turner, Stork), and Santana's fiery percussion section: Karl Perazzo & Raul Rekow, with special guest Armando Perraza (formerly of Santana).

The event will actually be kicked off at 4:30 in the afternoon when Street Drum Corps puts on a street concert outside the venue.

All proceeds generated by 2011 DRUM! Night will be donated to the Performing Arts Music Program at Lincoln High, a San Jose magnet school. With over 40 course offerings in dance, music and theater arts, more than 900 Lincoln High students of all ability levels study and learn to attain the highest levels of achievement.

"We're really enthused to be sponsoring this event to assist music education in schools," said Phil Hood, publisher and co-founder of Enter Music Publishing. "San Jose schools have a great reputation when it comes to the performing arts and we're dedicated to supporting the arts through events like DRUM! Night."

Doors will open at 5:00, an hour-and-a-half before show time, allowing

attendees to have their stick grips analyzed and tuned-up by local drum teachers, witness music demos, test new drum gear, and get in on a special autograph session featuring Brian "Brain" Mantia (Guns 'N Roses, Primus), Jimmy DeGrasso (Megadeth, Alice Cooper), and other notable Northern California drumming dignitaries.

DRUM! Night raffle tickets will go on sale shortly. Entrants for a chance to win a full custom drum kit featuring Mapex drums and Sabian cymbals, as well as a host of additional prizes from companies like Gretsch, DW, LP, Gibraltar, Vic Firth, Craviotto, Remo, Vater, and more. Winners will be drawn and announced at the close of the show. All proceeds go to Lincoln High.

Like last year's Rhythm Night, DRUM! Night will help kick off the 22nd Annual AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival, one of the largest open-air jazz festivals in the world. SJJF closes off the entire downtown area, erects multiple outdoor stages, and draws up to 100,000 music lovers who converge from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening to enjoy jazz, blues, salsa, Latin, R&B, electronica, and many other forms of contemporary music.

Founded in San Jose, CA in 1992, Enter Music Publishing, Inc. is a leading publisher of hip, drum/percussion magazines, with distribution in 40 countries. DRUM! is the flagship publication of Enter Music Publishing, Inc. and continues to set the industry standard for editorial quality and innovation. Enter Music Publishing, Inc. also publishes great content on its website, drummagazine.com. Over the company's history, Enter Music Publishing has pressed other well-respected publications, such as How To Play Drums, and TRAPS magazine. The company's mission is to be the best source of drumming news and info on this planet and others as they become populated. The company's founders, Phil Hood and Andy Doerschuk, are well-respected drum industry veterans with more than 50 years of experience in the field.

]]>morrice.blackwell@gmail.com (Josh Moscov)News StoryMon, 20 Jun 2011 16:21:22 -0500Enter Music Publishing Presents: The 16th Annual Drummieshttp://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/enter-music-publishing-presents-the-16th-annual-drummies.html
http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/enter-music-publishing-presents-the-16th-annual-drummies.htmlSan Jose, Calif., -- It’s that time of year, yep, Enter Music Publishing’s Annual Drummies Awards/Poll programs is now officially open for voting. Having gained respect from the drum/music industry as the most comprehensive Award/Polling events, drummers, fans and anybody else interested can now cast their votes online until May 1 at www.drummagazine.com/drummies. Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum percussion magazines, worldwide and online, expects very strong voting returns as was experienced last year. In 2010, approximately 6500 drummers participated in The Drummies, which comprise 40 categories, from “Best Drummer” to “M...

San Jose, Calif., -- It’s that time of year, yep, Enter Music Publishing’s Annual Drummies Awards/Poll programs is now officially open for voting. Having gained respect from the drum/music industry as the most comprehensive Award/Polling events, drummers, fans and anybody else interested can now cast their votes online until May 1 at www.drummagazine.com/drummies.

Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum percussion magazines, worldwide and online, expects very strong voting returns as was experienced last year. In 2010, approximately 6500 drummers participated in The Drummies, which comprise 40 categories, from “Best Drummer” to “Most Popular Cymbal.”

“The Drummies is one of the most interesting events that we put on each year,” said Phil Hood, publisher and co-founder of Enter Music Publishing. “And with the success that we had in terms of sheer numbers last year, we expect this year’s Drummies to be just as exciting.”

The Drummies Deal As reported by the company last year, there are certain rules that govern the Drummies, such as: 1. You can only vote once. 2. Voting is open to anybody – you don’t have to be a subscriber to the magazine or work in the industry. 3. You don’t have to vote in all categories. 4. Drummers who have won five or more times in a single category aren’t eligible to win in that category again. But they can win another category.

Since Neil Peart is no longer eligible to win “Best Drummer,” it will be quite a surprise to see who fills the slot. The race for “Best Drummer” last year was quite close between Peart and Barker, with Peart prevailing by just a few votes.

“This category, over the last 15 years, has always been the most active” Hood noted. “As we progress through the voting, it will be interesting to see who takes it this year.”

As stated above, all votes must be cast by May 1. The complete results will be published in the July 2011 Issue of DRUM!. And, they will be made public simultaneously online.

About Enter Music Publishing

Founded in San Jose, CA in 1992, Enter Music Publishing, Inc. is a leading publisher of hip, drum/percussion magazines, with distribution in 40 countries. DRUM! is the flagship publication of Enter Music Publishing, Inc. and continues to set the industry standard for editorial quality and innovation. Enter Music Publishing, Inc. also publishes great content on its website, drummagazine.com. Over the company’s history, Enter Music Publishing has pressed other well-respected publications, such as How To Play Drums, and TRAPS magazine. The company’s mission is to be the best source of drumming news and info on this planet and others as they become populated.

]]>morrice.blackwell@gmail.com (Josh Moscov)Press ReleasesSat, 02 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0500Nows The Time: BNY Mellon Gets Down With Jazz Musicianshttp://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/nows-the-time-bny-mellon-gets-down-with-jazz-musicians.html
http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/nows-the-time-bny-mellon-gets-down-with-jazz-musicians.htmlIn our current economic plight in the banking industry, BNY Mellon of New York, well, is doing some pretty cool things. In addition, to actively exploring Far East Exchanges and other activities to stay solvent and increase equity, this investment firms has a strong commitment to the arts. Throughout the year, BNY allocated funds for established and up-and-coming jazz artists. In November, according to a company press release, BNY, though its Jazz Scholarship, gave $5,000 to University of Pittsburgh freshman, Jacob Sacks as the winner of the 2010 Award. Earlier in the year, BNY Mellon recognized jazz legendary drummer, Roy…

In our current economic plight in the banking industry, BNY Mellon of New York, well, is doing some pretty cool things. In addition, to actively exploring Far East Exchanges and other activities to stay solvent and increase equity, this investment firms has a strong commitment to the arts.

Throughout the year, BNY allocated funds for established and up-and-coming jazz artists. In November, according to a company press release, BNY, though its Jazz Scholarship, gave $5,000 to University of Pittsburgh freshman, Jacob Sacks as the winner of the 2010 Award.

Earlier in the year, BNY Mellon recognized jazz legendary drummer, Roy Haynes. BNY honored him with its Jazz 2010 Living Legacy Award during a special ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Octopber 10.

“We are honored to support the 2010 BNY Mellon Jazz Living Legacy Award and to participate in the recognition and celebration of Roy Haynes' outstanding career as a jazz drummer. Mr. Haynes is a truly important part of jazz music history."

There are many more examples of BNY Mellon's support of jazz and the arts but these two examples were particularly compelling.

This musical activity from BNY Mellon certainly is a highlight of 2010 when it comes to the banking industry. Expect more from them next year.'

]]>morrice.blackwell@gmail.com (Josh Moscov)Press ReleasesFri, 14 Jan 2011 18:00:00 -0600DRUM! Magazine Writer/Publicist Stickshttp://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/drum-magazine-writer/publicist-sticks.html
http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/drum-magazine-writer/publicist-sticks.htmlLos Angeles – Josh Moscov, a writer/publicist for DRUM! Magazine as well as a drummer, has released a video, dedicated to New Orleans’ King Of Funk Guitar, Leo Nocentelli. Moscov, who has played with a number of New Orleans artists, based the video on a live gig that he had the opportunity to sit in with Nocentelli in 1999. The video can be viewed at ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XVI5wmkvI0 “Nocentelli came on stage and immediately ignited the audience with the song, “The Hip,” Moscov said. “The Batiste Brothers are amazing and I was just taken to the outer limits of groove by Nocentelli.…

Los Angeles – Josh Moscov, a writer/publicist for DRUM! Magazine as well as a drummer, has released a video, dedicated to New Orleans’ King Of Funk Guitar, Leo Nocentelli. Moscov, who has played with a number of New Orleans artists, based the video on a live gig that he had the opportunity to sit in with Nocentelli in 1999. The video can be viewed at ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XVI5wmkvI0

“Nocentelli came on stage and immediately ignited the audience with the song, “The Hip,” Moscov said. “The Batiste Brothers are amazing and I was just taken to the outer limits of groove by Nocentelli. That’s why I have wanted to create this dedication.”

Moscov performs on percussion and the Roland HandSonic. Additionally, he skats the “Hip” guitar line while playing percussion. During his performance, he is also commenting on other activities that were going on that night.

“My very good friend, Russell Batiste, was playing drums, but had borrowed a kit from another band, “ Moscov recalls. “And, as the gig progressed, he played harder and harder and broke the hi-hat stand. I mean, I could never play that hard.”

Well, that’s rhythmically up for contention.

About Josh Moscov

Josh Moscov has been playing drums and writing about the industry for more than 20 years. Over his career, he has worked in various public relations firms, such as Burson-Marsteller and The Terpin Group. Additionally, Moscov was nominated for a Belding Award in 1999 for his writing work on behalf of the Advertising Insurance Emergency Fund.

About Leo Nocentelli

Leo Nocentelli has been writing, performing and playing guitar for more than 40 years. Born and raised in New Orleans, Nocentelli has been a pivotal pioneer of innovation and evolution of traditional New Orleans grooves and R&B Funk. His recording and performance credits go beyond this page but include Doctor John, The Meters, and countless others.

]]>morrice.blackwell@gmail.com (Josh Moscov)Press ReleasesWed, 12 Jan 2011 18:00:00 -0600Neil Peart Barely Paradiddles Past Travis Barker; 4th Straight Drummiehttp://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/neil-peart-barely-paradiddles-past-travis-barker-4th-straight-drummie.html
http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/neil-peart-barely-paradiddles-past-travis-barker-4th-straight-drummie.htmlSan Jose - This year’s Drummies have been very interesting for a variety of reasons. As previously reported, recording voting occurred as 6500 drummers casted 100,000 votes in the 40 categories that make up The Drummies. Neil Peart, for a fourth straight time, has won "Drummer Of The Year." It was a very tight race with Peart winning over Travis Barker by just six votes. It’s reasonable to assume that Peart’s lucky number is 6 since he can play in 6/6, 6/8, 6/24 and so on. Over the last

San Jose - This year’s Drummies have been very interesting for a variety of reasons. As previously reported, recording voting occurred as 6500 drummers casted 100,000 votes in the 40 categories that make up The Drummies.

Neil Peart, for a fourth straight time, has won "Drummer Of The Year." It was a very tight race with Peart winning over Travis Barker by just six votes. It’s reasonable to assume that Peart’s lucky number is 6 since he can play in 6/6, 6/8, 6/24 and so on.

Over the last three years, Peart’s performance has been somewhat of a controversial subject. It’s unquestionable that he has a way to influence drummers of all age groups and demographics.

Why Neil? Glenn Noyes, National Drum and Percussion Buyer for Guitar Center, provided some interesting insight into the Peart Popularity.

"Neil was, is, and always will be an icon in the drum world. So many drummers (including myself) have spent countless hours practicing to Neil's licks; trying to nail the perfect feel, dynamic range and subtle nuances. Now the next generation is discovering Neil and there is a whole new excitement level being discovered and developed. His creative drum parts, patterns and fills, along with incredible lyric writing are what keep him on top of the polls year after year. He always leaves you wanting more.."

"It's no surprise to me that Neil Peart has won Drummer of the Year 3 years running. The man has become synonymous with drumming over his 40+ year career. Every drummer knows who he is and wishes they were half as skilled. "

As a result of his Drummies success, Neil Peart will be inducted into the Drummikes Hall Of Fame. Additional reports will discuss the timing.

Though Travis did not win Drummer of the year, the man who overcame a devastating plane crash did pick up his 15th and 16th Drummies in the Punk Drummer and Mainstream Pop categories. There were plenty of other previous winners as well. Thirteen-time champ, Giovanni Hidalgo, was voted Latin Percussionist of the Year. Carter Beauford, who is a 14-time winner and previous Drummer of the Year, won the Jam Band category. Another 14-time winner, Luis Conte, won for best Studio Percussionist. Nine-time winner Dave Weckl won Jazz Drummer of the Year. And, Jim Riley of Rascal Flatts repeated as country drummer of the year.

Virgin Winners Dave Constantin, DRUM! managing editor noted "Though there were some familiar names at the top of the poll, there were also lots of first-time winners." For example, Stanton Moore [Galactic] got his first Drummie in the Funk Drummer category. Cobus Potgeiter, a Youtube drumming sensation, walked off with Rising Star of the Year honors. Aaron Spears [Backstreet Boys, Usher, etc.] picked up his first win as Studio Drummer Of The Year and doubled with a victory as R&B/Blues Drummer.

Being on TV helped some drummers to pick up votes. Frank Knuckles of the Roots got his first win as Live Performer. The Roots' profile has risen due to their gig on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show. And, second in that category was previous winner Valerie Naranjo, of Saturday Night Live.

Jazz/funk vibraphonist Stefon Harris picked up his first win in the Mallet Percussionist category; Marcie Chapa won the Percussion Rising Star category; The ensemble D'Drum won the Percussion group category; Aaron Gillespie, formerly of the band, Under Oath, won the Live Performer category.

There were also disappointments. Topping the close-but-no-cigar finishers was all-world drummer Steve Jordan. He was among the top runners-up in four different categories but did not get a win. And, Zac Farro of Paramore came very close in the Mainstream Pop and Alternative Rock categories.

Products and Media It was a big year for Pearl Drums, which picked up industry awards for the Pearl MHP Masters Mahogany Drum Set, the Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive Pedal and the Pearl Jingle Cajon-a triple win, that no company has accomplished before. Craviotto Drums won Custom Drum Maker of the Year.

Virgil Donati’s "Double Bass Freedom" and Benny Grebs’ "The Language of Drumming," captured the book and DVD categories, while drummerworld.com repeated as web site of the year. Here’s to all the winners.

Hall of Fame The Drummies are a chance once a year to honor those musicians who made a contribution in the past year, and inspired us all to want to play better. In the fifteen plus years of the Drummies a dozen drummers have five or more category wins, and they will be inducted into the Drummie Hall of Fame in 2011. Stay tuned.

]]>morrice.blackwell@gmail.com (Josh Moscov)Press ReleasesSat, 29 Jan 2011 08:56:55 -0600Enter Music Publishing Hits A Record During Drummies Voting 2010http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/enter-music-publishing-hits-a-record-during-drummies-voting-2010.html
http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/enter-music-publishing-hits-a-record-during-drummies-voting-2010.html DRUM! Magazine saw record-breaking vote totals in the just-concluded balloting for their annual drumming awards, the Drummies. According to www.surveymonkey.com, approximately 6500 drummers posted 120,000 votes in the 40 categories that comprise the Drummies. The Drummies, now in its fifteenth year, is the most comprehensive and diverse poll programs in the drum business. The 6500 drummers, who d

DRUM! Magazine saw record-breaking vote totals in the just-concluded balloting for their annual drumming awards, the Drummies. According to www.surveymonkey.com, approximately 6500 drummers posted 120,000 votes in the 40 categories that comprise the Drummies.

The Drummies, now in its fifteenth year, is the most comprehensive and diverse poll programs in the drum business. The 6500 drummers, who did participate, voted in categories, ranging from "Best Drummer," to "Best Drumming Accessory."

"There really is not a voting forum in the drum industry that rivals the diversity of categories that highlight The Drummies," said DRUM! Publisher Phil Hood. "It will be quite exciting to announce the winners in late June for our August issue.

What Will Happen?

Marveling on the rhythmic and melodic dexterity of legendary jazz pianist, George Shearing, Beat Icon, Jack Kerouac once asked "What Will Happen?" Ironically, he could have been summarizing the essence of the 15th Annual Drummies.

Will Neil Peart win his fourth straight "Drummer Of The Year," award?Will Sheila E return and be nominated "Best Percussionist?Who will be the new rising stars?Which company wins Product of the Year?

Stay tuned in and groovin' as DRUM! will announce the winner of the 15th Annual Drummies in late June. The August issue officially hits newsstands July 12. To see the past drummers of the year winners visit www.drummagazine.com/drummies.

About Enter Music Publishing

Enter Music Publishing, Inc. is the publisher of hip pop percussion magazine DRUM! and related products worldwide. The company was founded in 1991, in San Jose, California. Enter Music Publishing, Inc. 95 South Market St. #430, San Jose, CA 95113.

San Jose, Calif., -- The 15th Annual Drummies, conducted by Enter Music Publishing, are now open for voting to drummers interested in participating in one of the most well-respected Award/Polling events. Voting is done online at www.drummagazine.com/drummies. Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines worldwide, has experienced tremendous growth of the Drummies over the last 15 years. Last year, more than 5000 ballots were cast in 40 categories, covering best drumme

San Jose, Calif., -- The 15th Annual Drummies, conducted by Enter Music Publishing, are now open for voting to drummers interested in participating in one of the most well-respected Award/Polling events. Voting is done online at www.drummagazine.com/drummies.

Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines worldwide, has experienced tremendous growth of the Drummies over the last 15 years. Last year, more than 5000 ballots were cast in 40 categories, covering best drummers in various genres to most popular drums, cymbals and instructional videos.

For the last three years, Neil Peart has won drummer of the year and other awards. Prior to Peart’s popular resurgence, other Drummers of the Year included Travis Barker, Tre Cool, Carter Beauford, and Chad Smith. And, last year, Sheila E returned to Drummie fame by winning "Best Percussionist."

"There are always lots of surprises every year," says Phil Hood, publisher and co-founder of Enter Music Publishing. "It's not uncommon for a drummer to win a category like "Rising Star" only to surface as "Rock Drummer" of the year a couple of years afterward."

Drummies Rudimental Rules

As with any awards/polling event, there is always controversy and intrigue about who wins. Enter Music emphasizes it opens the voting to the widest possible community of drummers, but that individuals do not have to vote in every category. Drummers who don't feel comfortable voting for jazz or hand drum categories, for example, should just skip those.

"We really want all musicians to know that we seek their opinions in the Drummies," Hood emphasizes. "That’s what makes this event exciting. It’s the diversity of what musicians think that makes the Drummies exciting."

As stated above, all votes must be in by April 30th. The complete results will be published in the August 2010 issue of DRUM! Additionally, they will be made public simultaneously online.

]]>morrice.blackwell@gmail.com (Josh Moscov)Press ReleasesSat, 29 Jan 2011 08:56:02 -0600DRUM! Demos Diversity For NAMM 2010http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/drum-demos-diversity-for-namm-2010.html
http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-news/press-releases/drum-demos-diversity-for-namm-2010.htmlSan Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip/drum percussion magazines worldwide, has published, maybe, its most diverse, insightful issue to date. And how apropos that Issue 168 is being displayed at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchandisers trade show) 2010. Featuring Dave Lombardo of Slayer on the cover, DRUM! investigates his new approach to playing louder and harder. The magazine also examines the always interesting Gavin Harrison-drummer for Porcupine Tree-- a

San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip/drum percussion magazines worldwide, has published, maybe, its most diverse, insightful issue to date. And how apropos that Issue 168 is being displayed at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchandisers trade show) 2010.

Featuring Dave Lombardo of Slayer on the cover, DRUM! investigates his new approach to playing louder and harder. The magazine also examines the always interesting Gavin Harrison-drummer for Porcupine Tree-- and his suggestions to boosting one’s career. DRUM! also includes drum parts from Stanton Moore’s, who's creating tunes with a nod to John Bonham.

"DRUM! has always been committed to writing about the most established drummers and younger players, who have innovating now," said Phil Hood, publisher and one of the founders of Enter Music Publishing. "I think that this issue is one of our best examples of that editorial strategy."

Dave Lombardo made a name in the metal scene for his aggressive, loud style, but he has learned some new tricks to accomplish this. For instance, after reading an article on jazz legend, Art Blakey, he is now drumming with an approach he calls "crescendos." This can be heard on Slayer’s new album, World Painted Blood, in which he builds the intensity of the drums by hitting the ride cymbal harder versus switching to the crash ride. He attains this by hitting the ride with the body of the stick and at a certain point when the part changes, he will switch to create a swelling effect. As he said during the interview: This new style allows him to build a specific beat until he can’t do so anymore.

Additionally, Lombardo established himself in the metal scene by being one of the pioneers of double bass playing. Humble and honest when discussing his playing, he believes that he was not true to the style until 2006 when he implemented "proper" blast beats. In his case, this refers to playing unisons right hand on snare, left hand on a cymbal while playing sixteenths with his feet. But he’s quick to note that his main goal is to have the agility to play fast. He has gone beyond the concept of isolating his parts to satisfy his own ego. As he says, "There’s no, Oh, dude,’ I gotta out-do myself."

It takes a mix of confidence and humility for an established drummer like Gavin Harrison to provide tips to other drummers to improve their careers. Harrison, however, may be the perfect drummer to discuss breakthrough playing and mental strategies. Starting his career at age six playing jazz, Harrison carved a niche for himself in the industry when he replaced Bill Bruford in a two drummer format with King Crimson, known as the "double trio" configuration.

Armed with this knowledge and much more, writer Harrison provides the reader with 10 specific career tips to succeed. From #1, which is, luck is everything. Make your own luck" Harrison outlines his tips with the same dexterity as his drumming. And, in this economy, any drummer could benefit from his 10 insights to making it.

Point #3 is especially poignant, which is "Treat Every Gig Like An Audition. In this section, Harrison emphasizes that a potential gig can be found virtually everywhere and when you may least expect it. As he says so succinctly, "play it (the gig) like your career depends on it." While some of his tips may seem obvious, they are relevant to established and younger players.

One of his tips, "Remember Kids, Drums Are A Musical Instrument," is exemplified by the current drumming of Stanton Moore. In his "Practice Pad" column, Moore discusses one of his projects, The Garage A Trois." While Moore stays true to his high-energy improv, he also finds ways to be creative and pay homage to one of his main influencers, John Bonham. As he explains in the column, Moore is successful on his favorite tune, "Electric Door Machine, by using his powerful abilities and respecting the legacy that Bonham created. He accomplishes this by trying new things like recording the track through a sax microphone. As he writes, "That would be a problem if you’re trying to make a pop record. But, for our brand of music, whatever we’re doing is fine. Moore’s transcription of "Electric Door Bell Machine, is a great example of thoughtful, drum voicing that fits with the rest of the group.

About Enter Music Publishing

Founded in San Jose, CA in 1992, Enter Music Publishing, Inc. is a leading publisher of hip, drum/percussion magazines, with distribution in 40 countries. DRUM! is the flagship publication of Enter Music Publishing, Inc. and continues to set the industry standard for editorial quality and innovation. Additional information about the company can be found at: drummagazine.com